Archives: 2008 April

Heart disease is the biggest problem that society faces in terms of health. It is the number one cause of death within the United States, but it hasn’t always been the case. In this article, we’ll discuss heart disease and the implications that it can have in life, and specifically how heart disease affects women. […]

Cardiogenic shock is defined as “a disease state where the heart is damaged enough that it is unable to supply sufficient blood to the body.” Sometimes simply referred to as “shock”, this takes place when the heart for whatever reason is not capable of pumping enough blood supply to the rest of the body to […]

To lower blood pressure first you have to be aware that you have blood pressure that is higher than the average. This varies from person to person although there is a standard measurement that most doctors go by when checking their patients’ blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association (http://www.americanheart.org) it is essential to […]

Aspirin can be beneficial for those with heart problems but caution must be taken with this medication, just as with any other. It is necessary for all patients to fully disclose what other medications they are taking, both prescription and over-the-counter and this includes herbal supplements, vitamins and dietary supplements in order for the doctor […]

It has long been believed that aspirin is effective at lowering the risk of having a heart attack while also lessening the incidence of suffering from a clot-related stroke. There is so much misinformation about this claim that separating fact from fallacy is not always easy. Due to the fact that aspirin is not specifically […]

Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, is when blood pressure dips below the average and/or dips dangerously low to the point where it can cause health concerns for the individual. Some people just naturally have lower blood pressure than other people and it is not a problem unless the person suffers symptoms from it […]

The first step towards hypertension treatment is usually healthy lifestyle changes. These changes usually involve quitting smoking, consuming less alcoholic beverages on a regular basis (or not drinking at all), eating a healthy diet full of lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish and low fat or non-fat dairy products and getting […]

If a person has been diagnosed with heart failure they then must be closely monitored by their doctor. This involves visiting the doctor once every three to six months and even more if the doctor feels it is necessary. The doctor must determine what is causing the heart failure and must be able to treat […]

Coronary heart disease kills over one hundred and ten thousand people on an annual basis in England alone, due to the affects of this condition nearly one and a half million people suffer with angina and 275,000 have heart attacks annually also.
These figures represent the dilemma facing the medical community as the numbers being affected […]

Heart disease is a problem that is faced by many but understood by few. It’s the leading cause of death in the United States, and it is important to know all that you can about it in order to keep yourself safe. In this article, we’ll examine the separate stages of heart disease in order […]